you can feel the energy. you can feel the intensity. this is a marathon that's for everyone. every country. 54 countries represented. every state in this country represented. and all you see are people bonding, bonding behind the work that our service people do for us, putting their lives on the line each and every single day. you have the new york city marathon. that's a biggie. you have the chicago marathon. that's a biggie. the boston marathon. that's huge. nothing compares to this marathon. and what it represents to our nation and all the folks around the world. earlier we spoke to storm team 4 meteorologist chuck bell who says he plans to do his personal best today. and he has inspiration with him. this is very sentimental to you? >> absolutely. >> explain to the folks why. >> obviously channel 4. 444. the folks who run the race said i can pick any number i wanted to. i thought, 4? this is a small enough number where they think you're quick but not going to win. maybe next year, i may get 4444. you never know. >> reporter: chuck bell with his magical bib, 444. this is hi